Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

This document outlines the Presidential Goals and Strategic Framework for Florida A&M University. These goals are structured around five major categories: Enhance Student Success & Experience, Fiscal Accountability, Organizational Management, Talent & Culture, Brand, Reputation, and Community Engagement, and Operational Excellence. The framework aims to improve student outcomes through increased enrollment, retention, and licensure success, foster R1 readiness and research growth, ensure fiscal transparency and robust philanthropy, strengthen organizational leadership and talent, and enhance the university's brand, reputation, and operational efficiency.

The Direct Support Organizations (DSO) and Athletics Committee meeting addressed several key items. Action items included the consideration and approval of FAMU Foundation Board recommended amendments to its Bylaws, which were previously approved by the Foundation Board of Directors in May 2025. The committee also considered the approval of new and re-elected DSO Board Members, with terms commencing in January 2026. Informational items consisted of updates on Divisional Activities, including FY 2025-2026 University Advancement projections and DSO updates for the FAMU Foundation, Inc., FAMU National Alumni Association (NAA), and FAMU Rattler Boosters. The fundraising amount decrease from the prior fiscal year was discussed, along with strategies for securing multi-year commitments. The Athletic Directors Report covered recent team performances for Golf, Volleyball, Women's Cross Country, and Football, along with schedules for upcoming fall championships.

The Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee meeting included two action items: the approval of the December 4, 2025, meeting minutes, and the consideration and approval of the Performance-Based Funding Data Integrity Audit/Certification. Informational items covered updates on Operational Continuity, Governance & Engagement, and Risk Monitoring & External Review, including the presentation of the 2025 University Risk Assessment identifying the Top 10 Enterprise Risks. Updates were also provided on internal control areas: Academic Advising, Financial Aid, and Procurement Services. Further updates included the Inaugural SUS ERM Summit, Audit and Investigative Follow-up items, Internal and External Audit Updates, and a review of the Division of Audit Annual Work Plan.

The primary purpose of this meeting was to consider the approval of the employment contract for the head football coach, Quinn Gray, of Florida A&M University. Prior to discussion, the Board unanimously voted to suspend operating procedures to allow consideration of the contract and to authorize the head coach to hire assistant coaches pending Presidential approval. The proposed agreement for Coach Gray stipulated a five-year term with a base salary commencing at $240,000 and escalating to $320,000 by the fifth year. This contract was unanimously approved. The Chair acknowledged three trustees for their dedicated service, noting formal recognition would occur at the subsequent Board meeting.

The Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee meeting agenda included the consideration of approval for the December 4, 2025, minutes, and discussion on the Performance-based Funding Data Integrity Audit/Certification. Informational items covered updates from the Office of Compliance and Ethics, risk and controls corrective action plans, and updates from the Division of Audit. The committee received updates on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Advisory Committee finalizing the Risk Management and Insurance Strategic Report and ongoing work on campus safety. The SUS ERM Consortium is moving forward with a system-wide maturity assessment, and progress on implementing the Diligent ERM technology platform was noted. Discussions covered the status of the Top 10 Enterprise Risks, including Political/Legislative Environment, Talent Management, and Financial Sustainability, as well as updates on key internal controls initiatives and the AI Public Records Compliance Guide. The Division of Audit's report highlighted the completion of the Performance-Based Funding Data Integrity Audit and ongoing monitoring of corrective actions, noting that investigative workload remains significant despite staffing constraints.